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Azar Lawrence – People Moving

Azar Lawrence

People Moving

Style: Jazz

Label: Prestige

Catalog Number: P-10099

Released: 1976

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Azar Lawrence’s third solo album People Moving was released in 1976 on Prestige Records. The album features Lawrence on tenor, alto and soprano saxophone alongside a group of incredible musicians including Patrice Rushen on electric piano and vocals, Harvey Mason on drums, and Mtume on percussion. Dedicated to the great Charles Stepney, People Moving showcases Lawrence’s versatility as a saxophonist and composer, blending elements of funk, soul, and jazz into a cohesive and engaging musical experience. The album’s title track, “People Moving,” is a funky, up-tempo groove led by Lawrence’s soulful saxophone playing and Jerry Peters’ killer horn arrangement. Notably, this was Skip Scarborough’s first time producing a full album. He would go on to produce for a number of artists including Bobbi Humphery, Con Funk Shun, Phyllis Hyman and more. – Ally

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Tags: Fusion / Jazz-funk

Tracklist:

A1 Theme For A New Day
A2 The Awakening
A3 Kickin’ Back
B1 People Moving
B2 Can’t Hide Love
B3 Canticle For The Universe
B4 Gratitude

Credits:

Alto Saxophone – Ernie Watts (tracks: A1, A3, B1, B2)
Arranged By – Jerry Peters (tracks: B2, B3), Skip Scarborough (tracks: A2, A3, B4)
Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Michael Stanton (tracks: A2, B1), Skip Scarborough (tracks: A1, A3, B2 to B4)
Art Direction – Phil Carroll
Artwork [Cover Art] – Jamie Putnam
Bass – Paul Jackson (2)
Drums – Harvey Mason
Electric Piano – Michael Stanton (tracks: A1, B1, B3), Patrice Rushen (tracks: A3, B2)
Executive-Producer – Orrin Keepnews
Guitar – Lee Ritenour (tracks: A1 to B2, B4)
Guitar, Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – John Rowin
Mastered By – Rick Collins
Mixed By [Assistant] – Phil Kaffel
Mixed By [Remix] – Eddie Bill Harris
Percussion – Mtume* (tracks: A1 to B3)
Photography By – Phil Bray
Piano – Jerry Peters (tracks: A2, B1, B3), Michael Stanton (tracks: B2, B4)
Producer – Skip Scarborough
Recorded By [Background Horns, Sound Factory West] – Steve Maslow
Recorded By [Fantasy] – Skip Shimmin
Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Azar Lawrence
Synthesizer [Arp] – Michael Stanton (tracks: A2, B1), Skip Scarborough (tracks: A1, B2, B3)
Tenor Saxophone – Buddy Collette (tracks: A1, A3, B1, B2)
Trombone – George Bohanon (tracks: A1, A3, B1, B2)
Trumpet – Chuck Findley (tracks: A1, A3, B1, B2), Oscar Brashear (tracks: A1, A3, B1, B2)
Vocals – Cheryl Barnes (tracks: A3, B2, B4), Josie James (tracks: A3, B2, B4), Michael Wright (2) (tracks: A3, B2), Patrice Rushen (tracks: A3, B2)